I'm pretty much in the same place as you.
I keep my Pentax stuff around for things my Fuji can't do, but about the
only thing my K1 can do that my Fuji isn't capable of is the Astro Tracer.
Meanwhile the X-T5 has faster and more accurate auto focus, eye
detection and a decent enough electronic viewfinder that I'm able to use it.
Since I spend most of my time with the camera on a tripod anyway, I'm
using the camera more like how I used my view camera, complete with a
dark cloth, and the Fuji works better that way.
I think the problem Pentax is going to have flogging DSLRs is that it's
pretty much recognized that the ship on that technology has sailed. A
DSLR will never have the AF accuracy of a mirrorless, will never be as
responsive as a mirrorless, and will probably never have the AF speed of
a mirrorless.
When I bought into Pentax 40 years ago it was for the lenses, though
admitedly I fell in love with the LX the first time I handled one, but
even that reason has gone by the wayside as I've found that Fuji's glass
is every bit as good as Pentax and in many ways are better lenses, and
the X-T5 is as close to the LX experience as I've found in a digital camera.
As an aside, I still run into Fredauh from time to time. She and her
partner seem quite happy. They have bought an acreage in the Prince
Albert area and are quite contentedly raising chickens.
bill
On 1/9/2026 7:53 PM, Bruce Walker wrote:
Henk, I needed reliable AF so I bought a Nikon Z5II last June. TL;DR: I
highly recommend it.
It's almost the same size, weight and handling as my K3iii. The EVF is fine
-- I was expecting more trouble than it has given me. The AF performance is
mind boggling to me. I leave face detect on almost always and it even
tracks cats and dogs eyes perfectly.
I bought it with the inexpensive Nikon 40mm f/2, and since then added two
quite marvelous Chinese lenses: the Sirui 85mm f/1.4 and its sister, the
35mm f/1.4 (also Sirui). It's a perfect portrait system and suits my style
of working to a T.
I'm hanging on to my Pentax gear but it's just gathering dust, TBH.
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